How to Make Huli Huli Pineapple Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

Huli Huli Pineapple Chicken is a delicious and flavorful dish that originates from Hawaii. It combines the sweet and tangy flavors of pineapple with the savory and smoky taste of grilled chicken to create a mouthwatering dish that is perfect for summertime barbecues or any time of the year.

The term "huli huli" actually means "turn turn" in Hawaiian, and refers to the method of grilling the chicken. Traditionally, the chicken is marinated in a flavorful sauce, then grilled and constan...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup shoyu (Japanese soy sauce)
  • ⅓ cup ketchup
  • ⅓ cup red wine
  • ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger, minced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 4 drops liquid smoke, or more to taste (Optional)
  • 3 (3 1/2) pound fryer chickens, quartered

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Additional Time: 4 hrs 30 mins
  • Total Time: 5 hrs 35 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Stir pineapple, brown sugar, shoyu, ketchup, red wine, Worcestershire sauce, ginger, garlic, and liquid smoke together in a pot; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce is reduced and thickened, about 30 minutes. Cool completely. Transfer 1 1/2 cups sauce to a bowl and refrigerate.
  • Place chicken pieces in a large bowl and pour remaining sauce over the top; toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator, 4 hours to overnight.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Remove chicken from marinade; discard used marinade.
  • Cook chicken on the preheated grill until caramelized, about 5 minutes per side. Reduce heat to low and cook, turning and basting frequently with reserved 1 1/2 cups pineapple sauce, until no longer pink at the bone and juices run clear, 10 to 15 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Nutrition

    611 cal.

    • Total Fat: 30g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 239mg
    • Sodium: 911mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 20g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 61g
    • Vitamin C: 7mg
    • Calcium: 58mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 648mg